AI leaders and researchers issued stark near‑term warnings that bear on university research, curriculum and campus security. Geoffrey Hinton said AI will continue rapid progress in 2026 and predicted it will “replace many, many jobs,” highlighting risks for career services and workforce planning. Separately, deepfake research shows voice cloning and video realism have crossed thresholds where non‑expert viewers and some institutions can be deceived; scholars urge provenance standards and new forensic curricula. Universities will likely face increased demand for AI ethics, verification research, and reskilling programs.